About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 2
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 3
▸ Whiplash 13
▸ Contusion/Bruise 45
▸ Abrasion 35
▸ Pain/Nausea 6
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Dyker Heights
- 2018 Gray BMW Utility Vehicle (RVPM66) – 102 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Blue Acura Sedan (KXH4599) – 50 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray BMW Suburban (LCW9742) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray Me/Be Suburban (KZZ5340) – 34 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray BMW Suburban (HEC9232) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Night on Fort Hamilton Parkway, and the Numbers Don’t Stop
Dyker Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 22, 2025
A person walking was hit by the driver of an SUV at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street about 9 PM on Oct 9, 2025. Police recorded a serious injury at the scene. Source.
Since 2022 in Dyker Heights, police have logged 1,294 crashes, with 6 people killed and 674 injured. Source.
This Month
- On Sept 30, at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 63rd Street, a person on a bike was hurt in a crash with a driver making a U‑turn. Source
- On Aug 4, at 64th Street and 7th Avenue, a 15‑year‑old on a bike was hit by a driver turning right. Source
- On Jul 11, at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 71st Street, a 12‑year‑old on a bike suffered a concussion after a crash with a driver. Source
Where the street bites
Crashes cluster along Fort Hamilton Parkway and its side streets. Intersections around 13th Avenue and Bay Ridge Parkway are among the worst in this area. Source.
Police records show drivers’ inattention, failure to yield, disregarding signals, alcohol, and unsafe backing in the mix of factors behind injuries and deaths here. Afternoon and early evening are heavy hours; injuries peak around 2–6 PM. Source.
For people walking, trucks appear in deadly outcomes in this neighborhood’s data this period, alongside SUVs and other vehicles. Source.
Officials know. Streets still maim.
Council Member Alexa Avilés has called a nearby corridor “persistently dangerous,” adding, “We have the tools to majorly reduce this violence, but it’s up to the mayor’s office to use them.” Source.
At the state level, Assembly Member Lester Chang voted no on a bill to extend and fix NYC’s school speed‑zone laws. Source. In the Senate, Steve Chan voted yes in committee to advance a bill aimed at reining in repeat speeders. Source (timeline record).
Fix the turns. Guard the crossings. Slow the cars.
- Daylight corners and add hardened left turns at Fort Hamilton Parkway’s busiest junctions. Use leading pedestrian intervals at 63rd, 71st, and 72nd. Source.
- Build continuous traffic‑calming on Fort Hamilton Parkway: raised crosswalks at school blocks, concrete islands at long crossings. Source.
- Tighten truck turns and routing where pedestrians have been killed and injured near 13th Avenue and Bay Ridge Parkway. Source.
Citywide, two levers would cut the toll: lower default speeds using Sammy’s Law powers, and require intelligent speed limiters for repeat speeders. Both are on the table. Push for them here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street?
▸ How bad is traffic violence in Dyker Heights?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ Which officials represent this area and what have they done?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-22
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
- File S 8344, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-17
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage - Streetsblog analysis , CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
- Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-27
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Lester Chang
District 49
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
Dyker Heights Dyker Heights sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 68, District 38, AD 49, SD 17, Brooklyn CB10.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Dyker Heights
29Int 1431-2025
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits: Council vote▸
-
File Int 1431-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-29
29Int 1431-2025
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits: Council vote▸
-
File Int 1431-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-29
29Int 1431-2025
Alexa Avilés▸
-
File Int 1431-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-29
14
Driver backing hits stopped SUVs, injures 87-year-old▸Oct 14 - Brooklyn, 78 St at 13 Ave. A sedan driver reversed into two stopped SUVs. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured with whiplash. Police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a sedan reversed on 78 St at 13 Ave in Brooklyn and hit two SUVs stopped in traffic. The SUVs had front-end damage. The sedan had rear damage. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured. She reported whiplash and a neck injury. According to the police report, police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver of the sedan.
14
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose▸
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Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-14
9
SUV driver injures man on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Oct 9 - A Subaru SUV driver, eastbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway, hit a 30-year-old man at 72nd Street. The man suffered severe leg lacerations. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2025 Subaru SUV traveling east hit a 30-year-old man in the intersection. The impact registered on the SUV's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 p.m., the pedestrian was listed as injured, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." Police did not record any driver errors. No other injuries were reported.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
-
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
30
U-turning driver injures cyclist on 63 St▸Sep 30 - A driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old on a bike on 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn. The front end took him down. Police recorded driver inattention.
On 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike. The rider was traveling straight. Impact was to the center front end. He suffered an arm injury and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction". Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a factor. The vehicle type for the driver was not specified. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 68th Precinct area. The bicycle sustained front-end damage.
30
Sedan driver hits parked motorcycle, man ejected▸Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
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Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
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Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
- File Int 1431-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-10-29
29Int 1431-2025
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits: Council vote▸
-
File Int 1431-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-29
29Int 1431-2025
Alexa Avilés▸
-
File Int 1431-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-29
14
Driver backing hits stopped SUVs, injures 87-year-old▸Oct 14 - Brooklyn, 78 St at 13 Ave. A sedan driver reversed into two stopped SUVs. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured with whiplash. Police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a sedan reversed on 78 St at 13 Ave in Brooklyn and hit two SUVs stopped in traffic. The SUVs had front-end damage. The sedan had rear damage. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured. She reported whiplash and a neck injury. According to the police report, police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver of the sedan.
14
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose▸
-
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-14
9
SUV driver injures man on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Oct 9 - A Subaru SUV driver, eastbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway, hit a 30-year-old man at 72nd Street. The man suffered severe leg lacerations. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2025 Subaru SUV traveling east hit a 30-year-old man in the intersection. The impact registered on the SUV's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 p.m., the pedestrian was listed as injured, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." Police did not record any driver errors. No other injuries were reported.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
-
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
30
U-turning driver injures cyclist on 63 St▸Sep 30 - A driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old on a bike on 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn. The front end took him down. Police recorded driver inattention.
On 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike. The rider was traveling straight. Impact was to the center front end. He suffered an arm injury and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction". Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a factor. The vehicle type for the driver was not specified. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 68th Precinct area. The bicycle sustained front-end damage.
30
Sedan driver hits parked motorcycle, man ejected▸Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
-
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
- File Int 1431-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-10-29
29Int 1431-2025
Alexa Avilés▸
-
File Int 1431-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-29
14
Driver backing hits stopped SUVs, injures 87-year-old▸Oct 14 - Brooklyn, 78 St at 13 Ave. A sedan driver reversed into two stopped SUVs. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured with whiplash. Police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a sedan reversed on 78 St at 13 Ave in Brooklyn and hit two SUVs stopped in traffic. The SUVs had front-end damage. The sedan had rear damage. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured. She reported whiplash and a neck injury. According to the police report, police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver of the sedan.
14
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose▸
-
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-14
9
SUV driver injures man on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Oct 9 - A Subaru SUV driver, eastbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway, hit a 30-year-old man at 72nd Street. The man suffered severe leg lacerations. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2025 Subaru SUV traveling east hit a 30-year-old man in the intersection. The impact registered on the SUV's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 p.m., the pedestrian was listed as injured, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." Police did not record any driver errors. No other injuries were reported.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
-
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
30
U-turning driver injures cyclist on 63 St▸Sep 30 - A driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old on a bike on 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn. The front end took him down. Police recorded driver inattention.
On 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike. The rider was traveling straight. Impact was to the center front end. He suffered an arm injury and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction". Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a factor. The vehicle type for the driver was not specified. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 68th Precinct area. The bicycle sustained front-end damage.
30
Sedan driver hits parked motorcycle, man ejected▸Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
-
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
- File Int 1431-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-10-29
14
Driver backing hits stopped SUVs, injures 87-year-old▸Oct 14 - Brooklyn, 78 St at 13 Ave. A sedan driver reversed into two stopped SUVs. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured with whiplash. Police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a sedan reversed on 78 St at 13 Ave in Brooklyn and hit two SUVs stopped in traffic. The SUVs had front-end damage. The sedan had rear damage. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured. She reported whiplash and a neck injury. According to the police report, police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver of the sedan.
14
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose▸
-
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-14
9
SUV driver injures man on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Oct 9 - A Subaru SUV driver, eastbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway, hit a 30-year-old man at 72nd Street. The man suffered severe leg lacerations. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2025 Subaru SUV traveling east hit a 30-year-old man in the intersection. The impact registered on the SUV's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 p.m., the pedestrian was listed as injured, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." Police did not record any driver errors. No other injuries were reported.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
-
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
30
U-turning driver injures cyclist on 63 St▸Sep 30 - A driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old on a bike on 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn. The front end took him down. Police recorded driver inattention.
On 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike. The rider was traveling straight. Impact was to the center front end. He suffered an arm injury and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction". Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a factor. The vehicle type for the driver was not specified. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 68th Precinct area. The bicycle sustained front-end damage.
30
Sedan driver hits parked motorcycle, man ejected▸Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
-
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Oct 14 - Brooklyn, 78 St at 13 Ave. A sedan driver reversed into two stopped SUVs. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured with whiplash. Police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a sedan reversed on 78 St at 13 Ave in Brooklyn and hit two SUVs stopped in traffic. The SUVs had front-end damage. The sedan had rear damage. An 87-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured. She reported whiplash and a neck injury. According to the police report, police recorded Backing Unsafely and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver of the sedan.
14
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose▸
-
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-14
9
SUV driver injures man on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Oct 9 - A Subaru SUV driver, eastbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway, hit a 30-year-old man at 72nd Street. The man suffered severe leg lacerations. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2025 Subaru SUV traveling east hit a 30-year-old man in the intersection. The impact registered on the SUV's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 p.m., the pedestrian was listed as injured, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." Police did not record any driver errors. No other injuries were reported.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
-
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
30
U-turning driver injures cyclist on 63 St▸Sep 30 - A driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old on a bike on 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn. The front end took him down. Police recorded driver inattention.
On 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike. The rider was traveling straight. Impact was to the center front end. He suffered an arm injury and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction". Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a factor. The vehicle type for the driver was not specified. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 68th Precinct area. The bicycle sustained front-end damage.
30
Sedan driver hits parked motorcycle, man ejected▸Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
-
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
- Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-14
9
SUV driver injures man on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Oct 9 - A Subaru SUV driver, eastbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway, hit a 30-year-old man at 72nd Street. The man suffered severe leg lacerations. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2025 Subaru SUV traveling east hit a 30-year-old man in the intersection. The impact registered on the SUV's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 p.m., the pedestrian was listed as injured, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." Police did not record any driver errors. No other injuries were reported.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
-
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
30
U-turning driver injures cyclist on 63 St▸Sep 30 - A driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old on a bike on 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn. The front end took him down. Police recorded driver inattention.
On 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike. The rider was traveling straight. Impact was to the center front end. He suffered an arm injury and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction". Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a factor. The vehicle type for the driver was not specified. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 68th Precinct area. The bicycle sustained front-end damage.
30
Sedan driver hits parked motorcycle, man ejected▸Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
-
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Oct 9 - A Subaru SUV driver, eastbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway, hit a 30-year-old man at 72nd Street. The man suffered severe leg lacerations. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72nd Street in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2025 Subaru SUV traveling east hit a 30-year-old man in the intersection. The impact registered on the SUV's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 p.m., the pedestrian was listed as injured, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." Police did not record any driver errors. No other injuries were reported.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
-
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
30
U-turning driver injures cyclist on 63 St▸Sep 30 - A driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old on a bike on 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn. The front end took him down. Police recorded driver inattention.
On 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike. The rider was traveling straight. Impact was to the center front end. He suffered an arm injury and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction". Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a factor. The vehicle type for the driver was not specified. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 68th Precinct area. The bicycle sustained front-end damage.
30
Sedan driver hits parked motorcycle, man ejected▸Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
-
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
- Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-05
30
U-turning driver injures cyclist on 63 St▸Sep 30 - A driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old on a bike on 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn. The front end took him down. Police recorded driver inattention.
On 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike. The rider was traveling straight. Impact was to the center front end. He suffered an arm injury and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction". Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a factor. The vehicle type for the driver was not specified. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 68th Precinct area. The bicycle sustained front-end damage.
30
Sedan driver hits parked motorcycle, man ejected▸Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
-
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sep 30 - A driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old on a bike on 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn. The front end took him down. Police recorded driver inattention.
On 63 St at Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit a 51-year-old man riding a bike. The rider was traveling straight. Impact was to the center front end. He suffered an arm injury and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction". Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a factor. The vehicle type for the driver was not specified. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 68th Precinct area. The bicycle sustained front-end damage.
30
Sedan driver hits parked motorcycle, man ejected▸Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
-
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sep 30 - On New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan driver going south hit a parked motorcycle before dawn. A 20-year-old man was ejected and hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
According to the police report, at 1:55 a.m. at 6424 New Utrecht Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling south went straight and hit a parked 2008 Yamaha motorcycle from behind. The sedan had front-end damage; the motorcycle’s back end was hit. A 20-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in the hip and leg, and reported an abrasion. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash.
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital▸
-
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital,
amny,
Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
- Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital, amny, Published 2025-09-21
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn▸
-
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
- Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-09-19
1
Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
- Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer, amny.com, Published 2025-08-26
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
- Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
- Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
- Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift, BKReader, Published 2025-08-11
10
Gounardes Leads Safety-Boosting Elevator Plan for Smith-9th▸Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Aug 10 - State officials will add elevators to Smith-9th Street station, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The lifts expand access and push riders toward transit — cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to street car traffic and easing danger for vulnerable users.
Bill number: none. Status: included in the MTA's approved $68.4 billion Capital Plan for 2025–2029. Committee: N/A. Key date: announcement Aug 10, 2025. The matter: "New York City's tallest subway station, Smith-9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, will soon have elevators, ending the difficult climb to the platform." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes led the announcement. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the move. MTA chief accessibility officer Quemuel Arroyo said the upgrades push system access past 50%. The MTA must meet a court settlement to make 95% of stations ADA-accessible by 2055. Improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to car traffic and supporting safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
- Tall order: NYC’s tallest subway station to get elevators, putting accessibility on the ascent, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-10
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
-
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
-
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25